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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Delight in a comforting Chicken Fajita Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights with bold flavors and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts can be swapped with shrimp or steak
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers use a variety of colors
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can replace with vegetable or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can use ricotta or omit
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works as an alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese can use Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips and set aside.
  3. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sauté until lightly browned for about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Sprinkle taco seasoning and drizzle lime juice over the mixture; cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Spread the chicken and vegetable mix in the greased baking dish and dollop the creamy mix on top.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the casserole.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  10. Let it rest for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro or lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep ingredients ahead to save time. Avoid overcooking chicken before baking for best results.

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